Spice Girls 'to replace Victoria Beckham in TV auditions'

Victoria respects all the girls and will always support them all personally and professionally

Posh’s publicist

The Wannabe stars are said to be considering an X Factor-style audition to replace Victoria Beckham after the 38-year-old told them she did not want to join them for a reunion tour.

Geri Halliwell, 40, Emma Bunton, 36, Mel Chisholm, 38, and Mel Brown, 37, are keen to cash in on the re-birth of “Girl Power” sparked by their Olympics appearance and new West End musical.

But Victoria, 38, is not keen to go back on the road.

That leaves the others to make do as a four-piece or draft in a replacement – and one idea is to launch a TV talent search. A source said: “The girls know this is the last chance for them to get the band going again.

“But the Spice Girls as a foursome will not get another record deal or sell out big venues. They need an extra cherry on the cake.”

Posh’s publicist said: “Victoria respects all the girls and will always support them all personally and professionally.”